Basic
$1.97 – $4.34 per sq ft
Olefin level-loop carpet around 20-25 oz face weight, 6 lb rebond pad, tack strip, seams sealed
How Much Does Olefin Carpet Cost in Memphis, Tennessee?
Supply and install olefin (polypropylene) carpet with pad, including labor, over a prepared floor.
Olefin Carpet in Memphis, Tennessee typically costs $2.32 to $5.11 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Olefin Carpet in Memphis, Tennessee
$2.32 – $5.11
per sq ftPrices in Memphis are 8.0% lower than the national average for olefin carpet.
National average: $2.50 – $5.50 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$2.32 – $5.11 per sq ft
Olefin berber loop around 30-35 oz with a denser weave, 6 lb rebond pad, seams sealed and placed away from traffic
Premium
$2.90 – $6.38 per sq ft
Olefin multi-level pattern loop around 40 oz, 8 lb rebond pad with moisture barrier, careful seam layout
Cost Breakdown in Memphis
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.08 – $2.38 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.76 – $1.67 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.29 – $0.63 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.19 – $0.42 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Memphis local market conditions.
Design styles
See how olefin carpet looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Memphis style: Southern traditional
Memphis interiors favor Southern traditional with a generous, layered feel: antiques, warm wood, patterned fabric and a mix of periods. Renovations in historic neighbourhoods keep the original character.
Photos of the styles Memphis draws from.
Built from
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Cost Factors in Memphis, Tennessee
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.13-$2.48 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.87-$1.92 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.30-$0.66 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.20-$0.44 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg
Material costs in Memphis run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Olefin (Polypropylene) Carpet: Pros, Cons and Cost - FlooringFAQ, FlooringFAQ, retrieved Nov 2026
- How Much Does It Cost to Install Carpet? The Spruce, thespruce.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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